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upgrade of mark-4 control system to a newer version of control system.
what is the physical significance of "Pole" of the generator?
i want to discuss GAS ENGINES BACK FIRE , DETONATIONS , IGNITION TIMING, CYLINDER TEMPERATURE PROBLEMS
looking to connect with people who have used the PI System in Power
Plants
Plants
using function code 01 for reading Booleans and from slave side address given 40010 what will our starting address?
GT Upgrade of control system
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In reply to your posting, CSE Engineering offers our Windows based, IBECS for Turbine Control...
Does anyone have experience with AutoTuning on 7EA w/ DLN1?
What do you use PLC or DCS to control wind turbines?
Control valve positioner and its characteristic
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By Rob on 19 November, 2009 - 5:36 am -
The characteristic of the positioner should be set to match the physical response of the valve that...
Hi,
the experience has shown that it is not necessary to conduct a comprehensive study to...
By Micik on 16 November, 2009 - 10:59 am -
Well, I was thinking something similar. If I know that valve has equal percentage characteristic,...
By Roy Matson on 15 November, 2009 - 11:40 pm -
Not a direct answer but there are two things you need to consider the valve trim can be Linear or...
Does anyone use CDM for their GTs with DLN?
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By PGen on 18 November, 2009 - 10:53 am -
The ECOMAX system tunes continuously. It will tune after an outage, or during normal operations.
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How to determine the new exhaust temperature setting of MS5001 GE Gas turbine, after changed of capital part to R or P/NT type.
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The originator's question should be answered by the company providing the hardware and software to...
good question
please what are exhaust spreads mean?...
When to switch house load to the generated power?
Need calculation process of FSNL of Mark-4 GT
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Depending on the vintage of the Mark IV used on the turbine, it's not very scientific.
How long...
You use the term "disconnect from the grid." If you mean that the 52G generator breaker...
Testing Procedure for a rotor which has been rewound!!
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> What are the things that one needs to check?
I can help you, please read this...
I have a problem when I want to read the modbus of SHARK 100, because I can't read 32-bit IEEE floating point format in VIJEO DESIGNER 5.0.
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By Patrick Lansdorf on 17 November, 2009 - 4:14 am -
Hi guys,
If you cannot find a solution, I can recommend using a gateway. HMS has one that may...
> And, speaking of standards... I would sure love to see a date standard. What is 3/6/9? March...
There is an option for each device communications driver to change the double word order. If the FP...
AVR control of islanded systems
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Thanks CSA and Blackstoneboy for the explanation.. I'll check the ratings of machines.....
We are facing speed variation in one of our turbine in DROOP mode. Variation is between 5088-5090.
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By M Griffin on 16 November, 2009 - 8:47 pm -
CSA said:
> More problems can be created where none existed by technicians performing...
When you operate two generators in parallel, with one in droop and one in isochronous mode, the...
It's likely the two are one. If your post is understood correctly, 701 is controlled by the...
generator field breaker opened accidentally
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Thanks, Phil. I can always count on you to point out any errors in my replies. I realized my...
By Phil Corso on 16 November, 2009 - 8:38 am -
CSA... I agree with your admonition... tripping is necessary! However, I disagree with two of your...
the unit did trip opening generator main cb. operator asked the question and i was looking for a...
If ANYBODY's unit was on line producing 100 megawatts and the field breaker opened, accidentally or...
Online information for TSI
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By Peter W. Hills on 15 November, 2009 - 5:20 am -
Contact Mechanalysis India at www.mechanalysisindia.com or our Partner in UK Sensonic Instruments...
SLOW ROLL issue
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By BB on 15 November, 2009 - 1:50 am -
Hi all,
On the name plate of 20TU1 and 20TU2, the max pressure rate is 3000 psi. when we checked...
By sd on 14 November, 2009 - 3:41 am -
I have similar case to share. But I believe my case is not so bad as compared to BB.
One of my...
It does sound as if the "controls" portion of the torque converter is working properly....
By BB on 13 November, 2009 - 11:51 am -
Thanks for help,
Really I don't know if the torque converter is working well. From the command...
What type of cable can be used for Gas Detectors in Zone 0.
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By nil on 15 November, 2009 - 1:33 am -
i understood what ever u said. MAY i know the exact difference between Fire resistance Low smoke...
Latched output on BN vibration monitors, series 3300
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It will only latch the trip relay after the 3secs delay. And also the vibration value should have...
UPS having "high DC bus error on rectifier" error message. Need advice on connection to UPS from neutral point of vessel based power supply configuration
GE frame Generator Vibration Problem and turbine trips
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By Phil Corso on 14 November, 2009 - 10:11 am -
Ig... negative-sequence would show up as unbalanced stator currents!
Thus far, none of the...
Often reason of vibration is a short circuit in a winding of a rotor
I have a negative experience...
Got few questions in regards with Reactive Power, Reactive Load, voltage and power factor
Gas pipe before the gas nozzle is vibrates continually
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Are you sure that the piping is properly supported? If the piping wasn't re-installed properly and...
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